How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG144 - Software component &1 is not editable in customer system

ESH_IEF_MSG144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Software component &1 is not editable in customer system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG144 - Software component &1 is not editable in customer system ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG144 indicates that a specific software component (denoted as &1 in the message) is not editable in the customer system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or Enterprise Search scenarios, where certain components or objects are locked or restricted from being modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The software component may be part of a standard SAP delivery that is not meant to be modified directly in the customer system.
  Transport Layer: The component might be in a transport layer that restricts changes to ensure system integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the component.
  System Type: The system could be a production environment where direct modifications are restricted to maintain stability.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Type: Ensure that you are working in a development or quality assurance system where modifications are allowed. If you are in a production system, consider making changes in